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Local Chook, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC

Local Chook

4.7
4.7
122 Reviews
$40 and under
Vietnamese

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Moonee Ponds Local Chook is a favourite among locals for its imaginative/fusion take on Vietnamese cuisine, served in a modern restaurant.
For starters, the Bao Buns are sensational selections. Some of Local Chook’s specialty/popular dishes include the Red Chicken Curry and Twice cooked scotch fillet in plum sauce, as well as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free dishes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Fusion / Eclectic, Southeast Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9510 5418
  • Payment options
    JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Moonee Ponds
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Lunch Banquet

    A$39.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Come in and join us for our daily Lunch Banquet. Menu includes the following per person: Entrée: 1 Pork Bao and 2 Coconut Prawns Main: Red Chicken Curry, Fried Calamari and Twice cooked Scotch Fillet in Plum sauce. Sides: Papaya Salad and Steamed Rice
  • Lunch Special

    A$15.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Come in for our lunch special available Weekdays from 11:00am - 1:30pm Lunch special dishes include: - Traditional Pho or Vermicelli Noodles Included Drink Includes: - Any soft drink from our selection

What 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Good for groups

  • Inner City North

    Best Food

  • Inner City North

    Best Value

  • Inner City North

    Good for groups

  • Inner City North

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Local Chook, a vibrant gem in Moonee Ponds, is celebrated for its "fantastic" service and "delicious" Vietnamese cuisine. The friendly, family-run atmosphere complements the fresh ingredients and diverse menu. While it can be "very loud," the lively vibe is part of the charm. Bookings are essential!

122 Reviews
  1. Catherine

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Local Chook! The food is incredible, and the staff are lovely.

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  2. Pam

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant. The food was excellent. The down side was the noise level. Very loud at times. However I will have to endure that as I will be returning.

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  3. Toni

    London

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, fresh ingredients and great flavours, excellent service and great value for money

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  4. Robert

    Tasmania

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A great spot for excellent modern Vietnamese food. Always busy and bustling. A reliable and consistent favourite. Highly recommended.

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  5. Amanda

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Local Chook. Great food, attentive staff, great vibe!

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  6. Tracy

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good, food is always good and we enjoy the modern twist on the dishes. Great value.

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  7. Libby

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great staff and wonderful service. We love our ‘local chook’

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  8. Simon

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service from Mimi, been several times and always look forward to going back

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic tasty food with great service. We went with a table of 6 hungry blokes and we left very happy.

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  10. Lisa

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and a fun night out. It is loud, but that adds to the atmosphere

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FAQs

Local Chook offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9510 5418.

Local Chook is rated 4.7 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Local Chook

9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Moonee Ponds
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Fusion / Eclectic, Southeast Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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